It's true. It's kind of random but
I walked into the room the other day
looked at these yellow checked curtains
and thought how pretty they looked by the chippy cupboard
and framing the french doors.

And then I sat down on the sofa.

And next to the floral ticking curtains that framed the other french door
and I sighed, at just how much I love their romantic french cottage style.

And then I looked at the window across the room...
oh yes...there is more.

One of the windows in this room wears those soft pale linen curtains
and so I nodded, admiring the subtle look that they have.
Then it occurred to me that I had 3 different sets of curtains in one room.

Yes, as in 3 different sets of curtains in one room.

Am I indecisive? (maybe)
Am I confused? (likely)
but that is not why.

It's because I had 3 different looks to photograph

so I changed a couple of the curtains to accommodate each one.

Then I got busy and a wee bit chaotic with an out of town trip and a bit more going on

and I realized when I sat down the other day
that I had not changed them back yet.

Mind you- it has only been a week or so
but nonetheless- can you imagine if a friend stopped by?
They would think I had lost my mahhbles.
(which... well, you know) ;)

So THIS my friends
is WHY
a 5 minute touch of Autumn is perfect for me.

I need something simple and sweet that I can whip together quickly and call it good.

Can I just say I am loving the 5 minute decorating series?
So fun and so simple.

Your 5 minute decorating ideas are great, Courtney. I love every one of them, and they are just the sort of seasonal decorating I would commit to do. They're simple, easy and charming. Even better, they won't break the bank. Perfect! Thanks for sharing. ~ Nancy

Hi Courtney, your 5 minute decoration ideas are beautiful I love to look at your blog so charming you have the must beautiful home, I cant wait to see one day a tour around your home.Thank you so much for sharing your decoration!!!BlessingIsoraXO

Hahaha.... This was really entertaining! I can only imagine mown reaction if I had walked by your house and saw three different sets of curtains next to each other, I would be like: "thats gotta be the house of one craaaazy lady...." haha....To more serious things, though. I love your 5 minute vignettes! Only problem I have is that I never manage to use only five minutes. I can easily use 30-45 minutes and have a problem stopping.... I got to get my hands on some mini pumpkins soon! Hopefully I can find them somewhere. Norway is not accectly known for its pumpkins :)

Beautiful photos, Courtney, and the vignettes are each one absolutely lovely. I adore using the mini pumpkins for autumn decor. I like the white ones because they can continue right on into December and January if I want. One other way I use them is atop small urns about the house. So many fun ways to add them!I'm off to check out the sale. Thanks!